Page 1 of 13 FIVE STAR AND URBAN WATERS RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM 2020 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, January 30 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time OVERVIEW The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and BNSF Railway are pleased to solicit applications for the 2020 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The Five Star and Urban Waters program will award approximately $1.5 million in grants nationwide. The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and habitats they support. Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship. Ecological improvements may include one or more of the following: wetland, riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation, community tree canopy enhancement, water quality monitoring and green infrastructure best management practices for managing run-off. Projects should also increase access to the benefits of nature, reduce the impact of environmental hazards and engage local communities, particularly underserved communities, in project planning, outreach and implementation. This program expects that applicants will represent a mixture of urban and rural communities. NFWF may use a mix of public and private funding sources to support any grant made through this program. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS Geographic focus depends on funding available from the funding partners. Grants for this program are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for the geographic priorities listed in the Funding Availability section of this RFP.
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FIVE STAR AND URBAN WATERS
RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM
2020 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, January 30 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
OVERVIEW
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in
cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS),
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and BNSF Railway are
pleased to solicit applications for the 2020 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The
Five Star and Urban Waters program will award approximately $1.5 million in grants nationwide.
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to
sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to
diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and
habitats they support.
Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach,
education and stewardship. Ecological improvements may include one or more of the following:
wetland, riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation, community tree
canopy enhancement, water quality monitoring and green infrastructure best management practices
for managing run-off. Projects should also increase access to the benefits of nature, reduce the
impact of environmental hazards and engage local communities, particularly underserved
communities, in project planning, outreach and implementation.
This program expects that applicants will represent a mixture of urban and rural communities.
NFWF may use a mix of public and private funding sources to support any grant made through this
program.
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
Geographic focus depends on funding available from the funding partners. Grants for this program
are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for the geographic priorities listed in
Proposals should address at least one bullet under each of the five following bolded priorities.
On-the-Ground Restoration
Must restore and/or create wetlands, coastal or riparian areas
Address key species and habitats and link directly to established watershed and conservation
plans, including establishment of urban wildlife corridors, fisheries and daylighting of
streams.
Address stressors through restoration techniques and green infrastructure practices that
manage stormwater and rural run-off and link directly to stormwater management plans,
source water protection plans and water supply planning efforts1 or demonstrate the linkage
between restoration and stormwater management and the quality, quantity and safety of
local water and waterways
Collect and analyze local waterway samples that could be used to determine the
effectiveness of current stream/wetland restoration and green infrastructure efforts and
inform future planning and decision-making
Develop/implement trash and litter prevention programs designed to keep urban waterways
and riverfronts clean
Develop public open spaces, create or enhance community parks, improve and protect
community tree canopy, enhance brownfield sites beyond required remediation
Environmental Outreach, Education & Training
Must integrate meaningful outreach, education and/or training into the proposed on-the-ground
activities that advance local watershed and conservation goals
Engage the public – particularly youth – in hands-on, outdoor conservation experiences that
build awareness of the importance of protecting and recovering priority and/or at risk
species and habitats and promote stewardship
Engage communities in restoration at public areas – such as schools, parks, birding trails and
more – for public health and recreation
Establish or advance a citizen science or water quality monitoring program that involves
community members and/or addresses community water quality priorities2
Improve citizen understanding of damaging trash and litter impacts in local waterways that
affect community health and local economies
1 Green infrastructure Best Management Practices may include increasing urban tree canopy, water
harvesting and use (cisterns), bioswales, permeable pavements/pavers, bioretention, green roofs,
downspout disconnection, installation of native vegetation and other proven practices for water
quality, habitat and species protection and restoration. 2 Eligible activities include water quality and/or habitat surveys, bird surveys, monitoring efforts
that involve the collection, assessment, analysis and communication of water quality data
assessment of either or both direct and indirect costs in the proposed budget. The federal
government has determined that a de minimis 10% indirect rate is an acceptable minimum for
organizations without a NICRA, as such NFWF reserves the right to scrutinize ALL proposals with
indirect rates above 10% for cost-effectiveness.
Conservation or Watershed Plan and Context – The project advances an existing drought
management, watershed, species or conservation plan/strategy. Proposals should include a clear,
direct link between the proposed project to the plans, what entity is in charge of implementing the
plan and how the project partners will coordinate results with that entity if not already a project
partner.
Funding Need – Project establishes a clear need for the funds being requested, and demonstrates
that activities would not move forward absent funding. Project identifies demographic
characteristics of communities benefiting from the project.
Monitoring – Proposal includes a plan for monitoring progress during and after the proposed
project period to track project success and adaptively address new challenges and opportunities as
they arise.
Long-term Sustainability – Project will be maintained to ensure benefits are achieved and
sustained beyond the life of the grant. Proposal should detail how future funding will be secured to
implement necessary long-term monitoring and maintenance activities.
Other Criteria:
Transferability – Project has potential and plan to transfer lessons learned to other communities
and/or to be integrated into government programs and policies.
Communication– Project includes a detailed plan to communicate information about the project to
appropriate audiences.
Past Success – Applicant has a proven track record in implementing conservation and education
practices with specific, measurable results.
OTHER
Budget – Costs are allowable, reasonable and budgeted in accordance with NFWF’s Budget
Instructions cost categories. Federally-funded projects must be in compliance with OMB Uniform
Guidance as applicable.
Matching Contributions – Matching Contributions consist of cash, contributed goods and services,
volunteer hours, and/or property raised and spent for the Project during the Period of Performance. Larger match ratios and matching fund contributions from a diversity of partners are encouraged
and will be more competitive during application review.